Arrive Siem Reap, Siem Reap – Treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia, special welcome all warmly to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting then self-introduce with our Cambodian tour guide in the meeting point's Siem Reap. After meeting our driver (no guide) and we transfer you to hotel for check in. The balance of the day free for your own times in Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap. Read more

Siem Reap

We’ll escape the heat of the city by driving 48kms North of Siem Reap to visit the holy Kulen Mountains, also referred to as Phnom Kulen (“Mountain of the Lychees”) by locals. The sandstone from this mountain was the main supplier of construction materials for the Angkor Kingdom. We’ll stop at the sacred site of The River of a Thousand Lingas, which features hundreds of lingas carved in the sandstone bed of the river, which date back to the 9th century. Further downstream, large blocks of stone, also under water, are carved with Apsaras dancers and Vishnu figures. Next on the agenda is a wander around the mountain-top pagoda which is home to relics, statues and a large reclining Buddha. The last mountain stop will be Kulen Waterfall, featuring a natural pool which is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day and a great picnic spot too, so that’s what we’ll do. We return to Siem Reap in afternoon. Overnight in Siem Reap. Read more

SIEM REAP

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. We drive to Angkor Thom that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Following the occupation of Angkor by the Chams from 1177 to 1181, the new king decided to build an impregnable fortress at the heart of his empire. The scale is simply staggering and we are immediately overwhelmed by the audacity of Jayavarman on arrival at the city’s gates. We begin to visit Bayon Temple. At the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king. Its 54 towers are each topped off with the four faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of Compassion), which bear more than a passing resemblance to the king himself. These colossal heads stare down from every side, exuding power and control with a hint of compassion, just the mix required to keep a hold on such a vast empire. We continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. This intricately carved platform was the royal crematorium and the statue that was originally thought to be the leper king is now believed to be Yama, the god of death. We continue along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating from the reign of Uditayavarman 1 in the 11th century. It has undergone a massive renovation by the French and is now once again open for viewing. We continue to Ta Prohm "Tomb Raider" fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhout in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy. We journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world's largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is most famous temple at Angkor. We venture into Angkor Wat to enjoy its magnificence in peace and quiet. We begin by unraveling the mysteries of the bas-reliefs that tell of tales from Hindu mythology and of the glories of the Khmer empire. Enjoy walking at busy pub street where you can find many bars for cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market. Read more

SIEM REAP

We will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current. We take shuttle bus to Phnom Penh and it takes 6 hours to arrive capital. Our bus will drop you off at hotel for you check in at hotel and relax. Overnight in Phnom Penh. Read more

PHNOM PENH

After meeting our tour guide, we will learn about the dark side of Cambodia – Its more recent turbulent and harrowing history. Initially you visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as S21), ironically a former school, located in a quiet Phnom Penh suburb, this was the infamous Khmer Rouge prison / torture center. Once you have gained an initial insight of the brutality of the Khmer Rouge regime you will be driven 15km from Phnom Penh to visit the 'Killing Fields'. This is where Toul Sleng prisoners were forcibly marched and then executed; it is now a memorial site located in a beautiful tranquil setting. Visit to the Royal Palace compound build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom, is the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style Palaces. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. We continue to Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in center of Phnom Penh city. It was built in 1373, and stands 27 meters above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. We will stop at Central Market is located in the heart of the Phnom Penh. The Khmer name of the market is Phsar Thmei, which translates to “new market”. The Central Market was built in 1937 during the French colonial period, in Art Deco style, and is painted bright ochre. Overnight in Phnom Penh. Read more

PHNOM PENH

We take shuttle bus to Sihanouk Ville and it takes 4 hours to arrive this beautiful beach city. Our bus will drop you off at hotel for you check in at hotel and relax. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville.

SIHANOUK VILLE

08:30 am: Pick up from hotel. 09:30 am: Meeting at Victory Pier (coffee, tea and cakes are provided as welcome guests) 10:00 am: Boat departs from Victory Pier (heading into Cambodia's first marine park) 11:00 am: Arrive to Koh Tas Island (activities here include snorkeling and fishing) 12:00 pm: Depart from Koh Tas Island (buffet lunch is served on board as we cruise to Koh Rong Saloem) 01:00 pm: Arrive at Koh Rong Samleom (transport to the beach via Zodiac boat) 01:15 pm: Trekking (guests are given the option to trek through the jungle and mangroves) 02:00 pm: Free Time (guests can swim in the crystal clear waters or relax on the beach) 03:00 pm: Depart from Koh Rong Samleom (many choices for guests for the 2hours cruise home. Dancing and Games in the bar area, relaxing on the sun deck, reading a book in lounge etc.) 05:15 pm: Arrive back to Sihanouk Ville. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville. Read more

SIHANOUK VILLE

We take shuttle bus back to Phnom Penh and it takes 4 hours to arrive the capital. Our bus will drop you off in front of airport where you will walk to departure terminal (1km) for departure back home. *** End of our services ***